Ingredients

3 cups mashed potatoes

½ cup cheddar cheese, shredded

¼ cup green onions, finely chopped

1 teaspoon garlic powder

½ teaspoon paprika

½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)

¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

2 cups breadcrumbs

vegetable oil (for frying)

In a large mixing bowl, add mashed potatoes, cheese, green onions, garlic powder, paprika, salt and pepper. Mix well until smooth.
Take 2 tablespoons of the potato mixture at a time and shape into balls by hand, similar to shaping meatballs. Alternatively, you can use a cookie scoop to shape into even pieces.
Add breadcrumbs in a large bowl. Dip the mashed potato balls in crumbs and gently press crumbs around each ball to coat.
Arrange the coated mashed potato balls evenly on a parchment-lined half sheet baking pan and transfer into the freezer. Freeze for 15-20 minutes to firm up. This helps the mashed potato bites hold their shape when deep-frying.